eco tourism

The Amami Islands have long existed in the crosswinds. Locals have endured powerful typhoons and shifting geopolitical winds,...

Travelers come to Okinawa to unplug and refresh, to dip their toes in the sand or their fins in the water. Yet the most memor...

Interview with Adventure Traveler Norio Sasaki Adventure traveler and photographer Norio Sasaki is out to push his limits ...

Churamura, an NPO in Okinawa, work to conserve marine life and protect endangered sea turtles in Japan's southernmost prefecture.

Akita in the northern Tohoku region is home to the Matagi, hunters who follow an ancient and sustainable way of hunting, foraging and life.

Enjoy the clear waters of Kochi by snorkeling and surfing while staying at a refurbished hotel committed to sustainability.

Kamikatsu is Japan's first zero waste village. Travelers can experience what life is like here with the INOW cultural homestay program.

Choose sustainable luxury glamping in Japan with Aoraki started by longtime Minakami resident Mike Burke.

Buy anything from a convenience store in Japan and chances are it is wrapped, if not double wrapped, in plastic. It's ironic that...

Each year Peace Boat travels the world on peace voyages. Participants on a recent voyage stopped in Tahiti and nearby Moorea Isla...

The Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) had been on my bucket list for years. A decade of pilgrimages to Sado Island’s Earth C...

Our picks for our favorite eco-friendly activities and attractions. ECO JET SKISEco Watercraft The noise and polluting...